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Ambev (ABEV) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$1.89 -0.01 (-0.53%)
(As of 12/26/2024 05:41 PM ET)

Ambev - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
2
Buy
1

Based on 3 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Ambev in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 3 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, and 1 has given a buy rating for ABEV.

Consensus Price Target

$2.70
42.86% Upside
According to the 3 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Ambev, the average price target is $2.70. The highest price target for ABEV is $2.90, while the lowest price target for ABEV is $2.50. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 42.86% from the current price of $1.89.
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ABEV Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/28/23 to 12/27/24
1 Month Ago
11/28/23 to 11/27/24
3 Months Ago
9/29/23 to 9/28/24
1 Year Ago
12/28/22 to 12/28/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
1 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$2.70$2.70$2.75$3.30
Forecasted Upside42.86% Upside25.87% Upside14.72% Upside17.02% Upside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Moderate Buy

ABEV Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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ABEV Price Targets by Month

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Ambev Stock vs. The Competition

TypeAmbevConsumer Staples CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.33
2.50
2.51
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside42.86% Upside44.31% Upside13.32% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
7/31/2024UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$3.20 ➝ $2.90+40.78%
5/9/2024Barclays
3 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$3.00 ➝ $2.50+6.84%
3/1/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Neutral
12/8/2023Morgan Stanley
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 UpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight
12/7/2023Citigroup
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 Initiated CoverageBuy
11/22/2023Jefferies Financial Group
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 Initiated CoverageHold$2.86+4.57%
7/10/2023Bank of America
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5/24/2023Sanford C. Bernstein
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 Initiated CoverageOutperform$3.74+29.86%

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Should I Buy Ambev Stock? ABEV Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Ambev pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Ambev
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Ambev S.A.:

  • Ambev S.A. has recently received a "buy" rating from StockNews.com, indicating positive sentiment from analysts which could lead to potential stock price appreciation.
  • The stock is currently trading at $2.15, which is near its 52-week low of $2.01, suggesting a potential buying opportunity for investors looking for undervalued stocks.
  • Institutional investors, including Loomis Sayles & Co. and BNP Paribas Financial Markets, have shown significant interest in Ambev S.A., with recent filings indicating substantial holdings, which can be a positive signal for retail investors.
  • Ambev S.A. has a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.02, indicating strong financial health and lower financial risk, making it an attractive option for risk-averse investors.
  • The company has a market capitalization of approximately $33.79 billion, which reflects its stability and potential for growth in the beverage industry.

Ambev
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Ambev S.A. for these reasons:

  • Ambev S.A. has experienced a recent decline in stock price, down 1.6% in a single trading session, which may indicate underlying issues affecting investor confidence.
  • Analysts have set a consensus price target of $2.70, which is only slightly above the current trading price, suggesting limited upside potential in the near term.
  • Despite some institutional interest, hedge funds and other institutional investors only own 8.13% of the company's stock, which may indicate a lack of widespread confidence in the stock.
  • The company's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 12.08, while not excessively high, may suggest that the stock is fairly valued, limiting potential returns for investors seeking high-growth opportunities.
  • Recent reports indicate that some institutional investors, like Loomis Sayles & Co., have reduced their holdings, which could signal caution among larger investors regarding the stock's future performance.

ABEV Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 3 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Ambev is $2.70, with a high forecast of $2.90 and a low forecast of $2.50.

3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ambev in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" ABEV shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in ABEV, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Ambev's stock has a predicted upside of 42.86% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like Ambev less than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating score for Ambev is 2.33 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer staples" companies is 2.50. Learn more on how ABEV compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:ABEV) was last updated on 12/27/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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